This quinoa and mango breakfast bowl is a quick and easy way to start your day with a healthy and filling meal. The quinoa provides complex carbs and fiber, while the mango adds sweetness and vitamins. The walnuts and coconut add healthy fats and crunch, and the chia seeds and flaxseed add even more fiber and nutrients. This bowl is also dairy-free and gluten-free, making it a great option for people with dietary restrictions.
I first came up with this recipe when I was looking for a healthy and satisfying breakfast that I could make quickly and easily. I had some leftover cooked quinoa in the fridge, and I decided to combine it with some fresh mango, walnuts, coconut, chia seeds, and flaxseed. The result was a delicious and nutritious bowl that kept me full all morning long. I've been making this recipe ever since, and it's become one of my favorite breakfasts.
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 1
Ingredients
1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup sliced mango
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dairy-free milk or yogurt, to taste
Instructions
In a bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, mango, walnuts, coconut, chia seeds, flaxseed, and cinnamon.
Pour dairy-free milk or yogurt over the mixture until desired consistency is reached.
Stir well to combine.
Top with additional mango slices, walnuts, or coconut, if desired.
Enjoy as a satisfying and gut-friendly breakfast.
Why It Works
The combination of quinoa, mango, walnuts, coconut, chia seeds, and flaxseed provides a balance of complex carbs, protein, healthy fats, and fiber.
The mango adds sweetness and brightness to the bowl, while the walnuts and coconut add crunch and texture.
The chia seeds and flaxseed add even more fiber and nutrients, making this bowl a great way to start your day.
This bowl is also dairy-free and gluten-free, making it a great option for people with dietary restrictions.